Rush University Medical Center · 14 hours ago
Dir Procurement-24010
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$63.10/hr - $94.02/hr
5+ years expRush University Medical Center is a leading healthcare institution seeking a Director of Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management. This role is responsible for overseeing procurement operations and supplier management across the health system, managing over $1 billion in annual spend, and ensuring strategic alignment with various stakeholders.
Clinical TrialsEducationHealth CareMedicalTraining
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and lead an enterprise supplier management framework that includes supplier segmentation, performance scorecards, QBRs, corrective action plans, and executive-level governance
Assume primary accountability for strategic supplier management activities, ensuring consistent methodology, transparency, and cross-functional input
Drive supplier outcomes related to cost, quality, service, risk, innovation, and ESG - collaborating closely with Finance, Sourcing, Value Analysis, and operational leaders
Promote supplier-enabled innovation by facilitating pilots, co-development opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives with high-value partners
Oversee Clinical and Non-Clinical Purchasing teams for Rush System. Maintain primary Distributor relationship and processes, including the use of 3PL program
Partner with Strategic Sourcing to ensure that sourcing strategies, category roadmaps, rebates, and award decisions translate into executable contracts, catalog structures, and P2P workflows that fully enable compliant spend
Oversee the end-to-end Procurement and P2P process, including requisitioning, purchasing, PO management, ensuring alignment with sourcing decisions, contract terms, and system controls
Implement and maintain common standards for pricing accuracy, contract language, terms and conditions, and data structures to support accurate, actionable spend analytics
Collaborate with Finance to align procurement and supplier strategies with budgeting, forecasting, and cost-reduction targets, shifting appropriate decision-making authority into Strategic Procurement where it enhances speed, accountability, and value
Partner with Value Analysis and operational leaders to support product conversions and technology transitions, including planning, communication, training, and post-implementation monitoring
Ensure that Procurement and Supplier Management functions provide strong analytical, contracting, and operational support to Value Analysis teams and committees
Integrate change management practices into procurement and supplier initiatives to minimize disruption, support adoption, and ensure measurable benefits realization
Support ESG team’s requirements for reporting progress on key metrics tied to suppliers
Lead Strategic Procurement team focused on service, innovation, and continuous improvement
Coach and develop leaders and staff; foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that encourages problem-solving, experimentation, and cross-functional partnership
Represent Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management in system-level committees, governance forums, and external partnerships (e.g., GPOs, collaboratives)
Drive Accountability in team with consistent tracking of metrics, KPIs, and advocate for them related departments within and around Supply Chain
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
A minimum of five years of progressively increasing management experience within supply chain management and/or hospital operations, preferably in a healthcare environment
Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, and supplier management concepts with a record of cost reduction and value creation
Experience partnering with Finance on budgets, forecasting, and cost-reduction initiatives
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change across complex organizations
Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills; proficiency in ERP Supply Chain and related digital solutions
Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Advanced strategic procurement and supplier management expertise (ideally in healthcare)
Strong financial acumen
Deep ERP/P2P experience (preferably Workday)
Proven ability to manage supplier performance (scorecards/QBRs), lead complex change, and influence senior leaders while building high-performing teams
Preferred
Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Hospital Administration, or related field preferred
Experience with Workday, Academic Medical Centers preferred
Company
Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center offers healthcare services for children and adults, clinical trials, medical education and training services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Richa Gupta
Chief Operating Officer, Rush University Medical Group
Courtney Cole Kammer
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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